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Do you
have a cottage that you would like to feel like a true
Adirondack or Appalachian lodge? Or would you like to live that lifestyle
every day...in your own home?

With a few home decorating
tips and tricks, you can be on your way to living that
dream!

A log cabin (house) - what are the words you think of? For
me, the words are cozy and comfortable. Lots of wood both
on the walls and the furniture, a stone fireplace and lots
of cozy throws and comfy pillows.

You are surrounded by
trees in a forest with a view out to a lake, and there is
little noise with the exception of a few native animals. I am feeling more
relaxed already :-)

Furniture is large, solid and heavy in appearance, i.e.
oversized and overstuffed.

There are lots of natural
materials all over - wood or stone on the walls, exposed
wood beams, wood or leather furniture, slate or stone
floors, natural wool throws, wrought iron or metal
chandeliers, and other accessories made from natural
materials such as pine cones, leaves, or even antlers.

For a
deep and really rich lodge look, go for very themed
fixtures and accessories. The light fixtures available
today are fabulous and numerous - from antler
chandeliers to faux twig vanity lights to black metal and
mica sconces.

In this
article, I will provide you with some great examples along
with how they could be used effectively to give you that
truly rustic lodge cabin feel.

Chandeliers
- A
great light fixture or chandelier on a chain from the
vaulted / cathedral ceiling is a MUST in a lodge setting.
There is nothing more perfect than a metal and antler chandelier -
and yes, they are available for purchase from reputable
dealers...and no, you don't have to collect them
yourself. Here is a beautiful example of a rustic
metal and deer antler chandelier...

If
you are not interested in having the look without so much
theme,
you can instead choose a
light
fixture made of metal and
glass mica - still with some antlers for great rustic
effect. Here is a beautiful example which still
maintain that natural lodge feel without being overly log cabin themed...

If
your cottage cabin is already inundated with outdoorsy
themed items or if you want only a hint of lodge, then
you may be interested in a less themed type chandelier.
Here are a few good examples. These could be installed in
any home where you simply want a touch of that homey,
outdoorsy feeling.

Iron construction with a rubbed bronze finish and an iron shade with mica panel inserts combine in the
New Artisan Chandelier, giving this fixture unsurpassed style for any rustic decor.

For the pool billiard enthusiast - and cowboy on the side perhaps - why not choose a billiard light fixture
adorned with a range scene complete with a cowboy, cows, bulls and more...